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Nonprofit Event Sustainability Impact

This dataset provides detailed sustainability metrics for nonprofit fundraising events, including waste generation and diversion, energy and water usage, attendee engagement with green initiatives, and ESG certifications. It enables organizations to track, analyze, and improve the environmental and social impact of their events, supporting transparent ESG reporting and resource optimization.

last updated 2 Jan 2026
by GoMask

The brief that made it

Benchmarking event sustainability performance across multiple events

Sample rows

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event_idstring	esg_certificationstring	funds_raised_usdfloat	event_namestring	event_datedate	event_start_timedatetime	event_end_timedatetime	venue_namestring	venue_street_addressstring	venue_citystring	venue_statestring	venue_postal_codestring	venue_countrystring	number_of_attendeesinteger	waste_generated_kgfloat	waste_recycled_kgfloat	waste_composted_kgfloat	energy_consumed_kwhfloat	renewable_energy_used_kwhfloat	carbon_emissions_kgfloat	water_used_litersfloat	sustainable_materials_usedboolean	attendee_engagement_scorefloat	feedback_collectedboolean	notesstring	green_initiativesstring
EVT0001	Green Event Standard	42000	Green Gala 2024	2024-03-15	2024-03-15T17:00:00	2024-03-15T21:00:00	Harmony Center	123 Maple Ave	Seattle	WA	98101	USA	250	180.7	120.2	42.5	720	400	370.2	5300	true	0.82	true	High engagement in recycling stations	no single-use plastics, LED lighting, plant-based catering
EVT0002	LEED Silver	18500	Eco Impact Luncheon	2023-09-22	2023-09-22T11:30:00	2023-09-22T14:30:00	Sunrise Hall	456 Oak St	Denver	CO	80203	USA	120	52.3	34.2	10.8	290	200	110.6	1900	true	0.71	true	Strong feedback on catering	biodegradable tableware, local sourcing
EVT0003	Green Event Standard	48500	Charity Cycle Fest	2024-05-04	2024-05-04T08:00:00	2024-05-04T13:00:00	Riverfront Park	100 Riverside Dr	Portland	OR	97204	USA	500	240.1	160.6	37	1030	550	480	9400	true	0.88	true	Popular refill stations	bike valet, refill water stations, plant-based catering
EVT0004	None	23200	Sustain the Arts Dinner	2023-11-11	2023-11-11T18:30:00	2023-11-11T22:00:00	Artisan Loft	88 Elm St	Chicago	IL	60610	USA	180	75.4	40	15.7	350	150	185	2800	true	0.74	true	Compost bins filled quickly	no single-use plastics, compostable napkins
EVT0005	Green Event Standard	32900	Nature Fundraiser	2024-06-17	2024-06-17T17:00:00	2024-06-17T20:30:00	Greenwood Pavilion	250 Pine Rd	San Jose	CA	95112	USA	320	110.2	82	14.5	630	390	310	4800	true	0.64	true	Refill stations reduced bottle waste	compostable plates, refill water stations
EVT0006	None	55000	Wildlife Benefit Concert	2023-08-18	2023-08-18T19:00:00	2023-08-18T23:00:00	Outdoor Arena	900 Cypress Ln	Austin	TX	78701	USA	600	370	230	55	1650	1000	810	13500	true	0.8	true	Reusable cup initiative successful	LED lighting, reusable cups, plant-based catering
EVT0007	None	4300	Community Clean-Up	2024-04-12	2024-04-12T09:00:00	2024-04-12T13:00:00	Main Street Park	400 Main St	Boston	MA	02110	USA	75	20	11.5	3.8	50	40	25	700	true	0.92	true	High volunteer engagement	no single-use plastics, compostable gloves
EVT0008	Blue Ocean Certified	27500	Ocean Awareness Expo	2023-07-30	2023-07-30T10:00:00	2023-07-30T16:00:00	Harbor Center	700 Bay Blvd	San Diego	CA	92110	USA	380	150	98	33	620	330	320	5700	true	0.78	true	Popular water refill stations	no single-use plastics, water refill stations
EVT0009	LEED Silver	21100	Renewal Symposium	2024-02-05	2024-02-05T09:00:00	2024-02-05T17:00:00	Heritage Hotel	22 Willow Dr	Philadelphia	PA	19103	USA	210	90.3	57	12.5	410	180	172	3600	true	0.59	true	Attendees requested more recycling bins	LED lighting, compostable plates
EVT0010	Green Event Standard	12500	Urban Forest Benefit	2023-10-08	2023-10-08T10:00:00	2023-10-08T13:00:00	Treehouse Pavilion	155 Sycamore St	Minneapolis	MN	55403	USA	140	62.1	41	11.2	220	95	102	2100	true	0.67	true	Local sourcing praised by guests	local sourcing, compostable tableware
EVT0011	Zero Waste Certified	6300	Zero Waste Picnic	2024-05-18	2024-05-18T12:00:00	2024-05-18T16:00:00	Lakeside Park	250 Lake Rd	Madison	WI	53703	USA	95	28.9	14.2	8.1	70	48	35	970	true	0.9	true	Minimal landfill waste	no single-use plastics, compostable cutlery
EVT0012	Green Event Standard	20500	Spring Forward Fundraiser	2024-03-29	2024-03-29T18:00:00	2024-03-29T22:00:00	Meadow Hall	333 Meadow St	Cincinnati	OH	45202	USA	220	84.7	49.5	17.8	340	130	165	3200	true	0.76	true	Guests appreciated refill stations	LED lighting, refill water stations
EVT0013	None	18700	Riverwalk Rally	2023-09-01	2023-09-01T14:00:00	2023-09-01T18:00:00	Riverwalk Plaza	55 Riverwalk Dr	Tampa	FL	33602	USA	310	130.4	80	18.1	460	300	208	4900	true	0.69	true	Compostable plates well received	refill water stations, compostable plates
EVT0014	Green Event Standard	12100	Climate Action Breakfast	2024-02-26	2024-02-26T08:30:00	2024-02-26T11:30:00	Eco Center	550 Green St	Sacramento	CA	95814	USA	150	60.9	36.2	9.3	180	75	85	1500	true	0.8	true	LED lighting reduced energy use	no single-use plastics, LED lighting
EVT0015	None	26500	Sunshine Fundraiser	2023-05-17	2023-05-17T15:00:00	2023-05-17T18:00:00	Sunshine Pavilion	777 Sunshine Blvd	Orlando	FL	32801	USA	280	98	66	14	390	240	190	3900	true	0.77	true	Biodegradable cups reduced landfill	biodegradable cups, LED lighting
EVT0016	None	11200	Rainforest Awareness Night	2024-01-22	2024-01-22T18:30:00	2024-01-22T21:30:00	Rainforest Hall	12 Forest Ave	Houston	TX	77002	USA	130	57.5	28	10.4	170	60	90	1300	true	0.74	true	Guests requested more compost bins	compostable napkins, LED lighting
EVT0017	LEED Gold	31100	Green Futures Forum	2023-12-04	2023-12-04T09:00:00	2023-12-04T17:00:00	Innovation Center	99 Progress Way	San Francisco	CA	94107	USA	340	140	92	23	570	340	280	5200	true	0.81	true	Compostable plates popular	refill water stations, LED lighting, compostable plates
EVT0018	Green Event Standard	72000	Earth Day Festival	2024-04-22	2024-04-22T10:00:00	2024-04-22T15:00:00	Central Park	101 Park Lane	New York	NY	10022	USA	850	410	270	84	2100	1200	1020	16200	true	0.85	true	Plant-based catering well received	no single-use plastics, plant-based catering, refill water stations
EVT0019	LEED Silver	21000	Sustainable Future Summit	2023-06-19	2023-06-19T09:00:00	2023-06-19T16:30:00	Summit Center	620 Summit Ave	Atlanta	GA	30303	USA	210	89.5	52	14	410	170	170	3600	true	0.73	true	Attendees praised LED lighting	LED lighting, refill water stations
EVT0020	None	11900	Clean Water Drive	2023-08-11	2023-08-11T10:00:00	2023-08-11T13:30:00	Waterworks Hall	150 River Rd	Cleveland	OH	44113	USA	170	62.2	33	10.2	230	90	110	1800	true	0.65	true	Refill stations reduced bottle usage	water refill stations, compostable napkins

What the 44 rows show

from the 44-row sample

Green Event Standard (esg certification) stands out: mean funds_raised_usd is 25,971, against 14,500 for the rest.

14,200median funds_raised_usd
185median number_of_attendees
72.7median waste_generated_kg
40.5median waste_recycled_kg
12.3median waste_composted_kg
305median energy_consumed_kwh

Mean funds_raised_usd by esg_certification44 rows

funds_raised_usd44 rows, in bands of 10k

Median 14,200, from 2,500 to 72,000.

26 columns by typefrom the column list below

string 11
integer 1
float 9
date 1
datetime 2
boolean 2

Columns

26 columns in four groups

blueprint · 26 columns
column	type	description	example
Text 11 columns
`event_id`	string	Unique identifier for the fundraising eventunique	EVT0001
`event_name`	string	Official name of the fundraising event	Green Gala 2024
`venue_name`	string	Name of the event venueoptional	Harmony Center
`venue_street_address`	string	Street address of the event venueoptional	123 Maple Ave
`venue_city`	string	City where the event venue is locatedoptional	Seattle
`venue_state`	string	State or province of the event venueoptional	WA
`venue_postal_code`	string	Postal or ZIP code of the event venueoptional	98101
`venue_country`	string	Country where the event venue is locatedoptional	USA
`green_initiatives`	string	Comma-separated list of green initiatives implemented (e.g., 'no single-use plastics, plant-based catering')optional	no single-use plastics, L…
`esg_certification`	string	Name of any ESG or sustainability certification awarded to the event7 certifications · optional	Green Event Standard
`notes`	string	Additional notes or observations about the event's sustainability impactoptional	Popular refill stations
Numbers 10 columns
`number_of_attendees`	integer	Total number of attendees at the event0 or more	250
`waste_generated_kg`	float	Total waste generated during the event in kilograms0 or more	180.7
`waste_recycled_kg`	float	Total waste recycled during the event in kilograms0 or more · optional	120.2
`waste_composted_kg`	float	Total waste composted during the event in kilograms0 or more · optional	42.5
`energy_consumed_kwh`	float	Total energy consumed during the event in kilowatt-hours0 or more	720
`renewable_energy_used_kwh`	float	Amount of renewable energy used during the event in kilowatt-hours0 or more · optional	400
`carbon_emissions_kg`	float	Estimated total carbon emissions generated by the event in kilograms0 or more · optional	370.2
`water_used_liters`	float	Total water used during the event in liters0 or more · optional	5300
`attendee_engagement_score`	float	Score (0-1) representing attendee engagement with green initiatives0 to 1 · optional	0.82
`funds_raised_usd`	float	Total funds raised during the event in US dollars0 or more · optional	42000
Dates and times 3 columns
`event_date`	date	Date when the event was held	2024-03-15
`event_start_time`	datetime	Start time and date of the eventoptional	2024-03-15T17:00:00
`event_end_time`	datetime	End time and date of the eventoptional	2024-03-15T21:00:00
True or false 2 columns
`sustainable_materials_used`	boolean	Indicates if sustainable materials were used at the eventoptional	true
`feedback_collected`	boolean	Indicates if attendee sustainability feedback was collectedoptional	true

Use it for

A dashboard
Funds_raised_usd by esg_certification. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.
Why do the 14 Green Event Standard rows have a mean funds_raised_usd of 25,971?
A root-cause class exercise
Hand out the rows and one question. The answer is in the data, not in the brief.
Events44
EVT000142000Green Ev…
EVT000218500LEED Sil…
EVT000348500Green Ev…
A software demo
Believable events with event_name, event_date and event_start_time to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

This dataset44 rows26 columns

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Each row represents a unique event held within the last 3 years.
Include metrics for energy usage (kWh), waste generated (kg), and recycled materials (%) per event.
Capture number of attendees and percentage who participated in sustainability programs.
Flag events that meet or exceed organization-defined carbon reduction targets.

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